Uchihahazel-chan: Hello everyone! This is Chapter 10!! Yay!!X3 This story is getting complicated and complicated to me this days . . I don't know why . . I can't concentrate today since I have a cold . . sorry for the very late update . . . If this chappy sucks . . please forgive me . .

But I'm still gonna try my best to give you the best!!XD

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Anyway, Here you go!! Chapter 10! Enjoy!!

Chapter 10

"Surreal"

. . .

I can't sleep

I'm so tired but I just can't . .

Wonder why . . ?

. . .

Hikari was looking out in her dark room, seating beside her window. She was looking at the moon, thinking of things that doesn't make sense at all. Her brain is not working well. She's tired but she can't sleep, it was hard. Its just her 3rd day here, but why does she feel like she's been here a long time.

She just took a bath but for some reason she can't feel that refreshing feeling.

She was remembering his touch, his warmth and his lips. They're all fake but she felt something . .

She hated herself for feeling it . .

She thought she was foolish . . Yes, very foolish . .

For wanting something more . .

Something that she can never have.

. . .

I've got to stop this nonsense or else . .

. . I might get hurt again . . .

She lifted herself up to her bed, she positioned herself to sleep.

I wonder if I can sleep . .?

. . .

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In the end . .

"I can't sleep . . I can't believe for the past 9 hours I can't even close my eyes to sleep!! Stupid poker faced bastard . ."

Hikari fixed her hair and headed to the mirror. She saw how the lack of sleep affected her appearance, there was a slight trace of 'eyebags'. She tried to hide it with her bangs but it can't reach it. She was getting really angry now . .

Note: It is 9:35 in the morning.

KNOCK! KNOCK!!

"Coming, coming!"

She was getting frustrated, she don't want to see anybody saw her eyebags. Its just a girl thing, know what I'm saying?

What should I do!! Umm . . Make-up!! . . No! It'll take long to apply and I'm bad at doing myself!! I don't want them to see me like this! I'm a girl and besides I'm the Crowned princess! I should always look pretty!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!! WHAT SHOULD I DO!? WHAT SHOULD I DO!!

. . .

See . . I told you . .

. . .

Behind the door, a long haired maid was waiting patiently for the princess to come out. She just came back and she wanted to see her master right away, she had missed her. She even bought something for today's "Main event". She can her CRASHES! BANG! and KABOOM!! inside.

She wondered . .

Is her highness renovating her room?

"Hikari-hime! We're running very late. Please open the door!"

. . .

The distressed Hikari paused. That voice, that soft voice of a petite young lady . . She knew it . . It belongs to a friend . .

She rushed to the door and held the door knob. She stopped, her face, who looks like a clown has a very distinctive anime look right now. It was a weird looking expression of both stupidity and stress . .

Chotto matte!! What if that isn't her . . What if its Sai or . . . . . AHHHHHHHHH!!

How can a soft voice of a petite young lady belongs to the likes of Sai and Itachi . . . ?

"WHATEVER!!" the girl can hear her heartbeat. Who knows what's waiting for her behind that elegant looking door. What if its just Sai with a maid?

She gently opened the door . .

A face of young girl welcomed her . . she was smiling . .

"Hinata-chan!!"

. . .

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!"

Please use your imagination to see what Hinata looked like at the moment.

. . .

"Hikari-hime, what did you do to your face? It looks awfull . . and a little . ." she lightly spoke while erasing the really weird make-up setting on her master's face. Hikari was seating in front of a mirror while Hinata was seating on a chair.

" . . I know . . I'm a little bad at doing stuff like this . . I even failed at our Practical test at T.L.E because of this! You know if I didn't begged for my grade, my teacher won't allow me to graduate!" Hikari said as she returns to her 'emo cloud'. Hinata giggled, her princess looks very well, thank God.

She has no idea . .

The two girls began talking and Hikari shared the 'things that happened when she was gone'. Hinata almost cried, the look on her master's face was very sad. She has no idea what happened. Hikari remembered it again . . the kiss . . the man that Sai talked about . .

Th sadness returned . .

She once again felt how stupid she is that time . .

last night . .

. . .

She was about to cry . .

Hinata noticed it, she felt sadness too. Her master's emo cloud is getting thicker, she glanced around, she found something. She stood up happily, Hikari snapped and looked at her maid closely. She was carrying an elegant looking box. Hikari slapped her face. Hinata was very excited.

"Hikari-hime!! this is for you! I bought it this morning and Konan-ojousama told me it will look perfect on you." she smiled happily. Hikari wondered why does she need a dress? And Konan? Does she bought it on the Paper flower?

"Thanks Hinata, but . ." she stood up and walked closer to the other girl "What is that for?" Hinata gave her the look of you-don't-remember?

. . .

"WHAT!! . . . . . oh yeah . . hehe . . ahehe . . I'm doomed . . . "The girl cried while putting her dress on. It was really lovely, but for some 'reasons' Hikari can't seem to appreciate it at the moment. Her mind was very focused on today's press con.

She stepped out of the dressing room . .

"Hikari-hime! you look very pretty!! His highness will be very happy to see you!!"Hinata was very happy to see her Master in the dress that she picked, Hikari blushed. She was getting nervous too, its her first time being interviewed on T.V and she don't know what to say.

"Um . . Hinata-chan when is it going too start anyway?" a slight of nervousness can be traced in her tone. The maid began brushing her hair.

"Don't worry Hikari-hime! Its going to be okay, The Royal family will be there as well." Hikari felt relieved. Thank goodness! She thought that she will go there alone.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

"Please wait a minute . . Hikari-hime please wait for a while. You can look in the mirror now." the maid went to the door. Hikari can't believe what she was seeing in the mirror. She was looking at a princess. Finally! Happiness flowed through her veins. She stood up and examined herself.

"Is this really me? I . . actually looked pretty . . and this dress . . how much is this anyway?" she was really happy, she had never worn something like that before. Yesterday's dress wasn't like this. This one is very simple but very grand. She really liked it.

Hikari remembered her childhood, she always wanted to wear something like this and pretends she was dancing with her prince. Just like Sleeping beauty in the forest, dancing with his Prince charming. She looked around, an idea popped into her head. She smiled.

Since nobody was there and her childish demeanor kept on urging her to, she decided to dance.

She was dancing the waltz with no partner . . she was day dreaming . .

She began singing the song sleeping beauty sang in the forest.

"I know you I walked with you once upon a dream . . I know you the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam."

Somebody walked in.

"Yes, I know its true that visions are seldom what they seem."

She doesn't seem to notice him . .

"But if I know you, I know what you'll do."

He watched her, dancing like she has a partner. She was very graceful, and her voice was very beautiful.

"You'll love me at once"

He touched her hands and pulled her into him, he danced with her. She didn't seem to notice, she was having fun daydreaming. They were dancing . . like the ones in the fairytale. They look perfect to each other. The man was smirking.

"The way you did once upon a dream . . . Ahhhhhhhhh!"

Please use you imagination to see what she looks like right now.

"Stop Day dreaming, you fool."

"AHHHHHHHHHHH!!"

Guess who??

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"Good morning everyone!! Yesterday at his political press con, His majesty the emperor revealed and answered the question that will crush billions of hearts all over Japan and all of those who are 'really hoping' to capture the heart of His Imperial highness, Itachi no miya. Who will be the new Crowned Princess?"

"That's right, Yukari. His majesty's confession yesterday was really a shock! We didn't expect him to answer that question seriously like he always does. He always say that they haven't make up their mind or His Highness Itachi-sama, isn't ready yet. But right now here at the Tokyo Big sight, we are going to find out who was the lucky girl that the Royal family picked to be the next mother of our country."

"Today is really an exciting day isn't it? . . . The Royal family looks really happy seating their right now. His majesties Fukaku-sama and Akihito-sama are busy talking and Her majesty Mikoto-sama and His highness Sasuke-sama are talking as well!! . . Kyaaaa!! Sasuke-oujisama looks really handsome in that suit!! Kyyaaaaaa!!"

. . .

" . . . Anyway, Large numbers citizens and press are currently taking pictures and waiting for this very important event to start. The people of Japan are patiently waiting for the new couple to arrive . . What are they taking so long? We can't wait any longer!!"

. . .

Indeed!! What are they taking so long?

"Your highnesses, We are running very late ahead of schedule, please . . ." An old maid said while Itachi was dragging Hikari in the halls, bridal style. Hinata is giggling non-stop at the sight of the princess-to-be.

"Let go you bastard!! Let go!!" her face was red and embarrassment flowed into her veins. Everybody is watching to the two of them, "Let go you girly-poker-faced-bastard!!" Looks like she had already forgotten about last night . .

. . . for the moment . . .

He was calm as usual, his self control is just amazing . . . and his patience has quite changed today. Did he ate something weird earlier? The girl was still shouting and moving over and over . . .

"Stop moving." he said in a expressionless tone with an expressionless face.

"NO!! You let go of me right now!!" she said angrily, facing him. She decided to fight back . . again . . She ignored her feelings. Everytime she fights back he always win. She knows this but kept on having that reason . . just to fight back . . maybe someday she'll win.

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"Lady's and gentlemen!! People of Japan the time has finally come!! We heard that the Royal couple had just arrived at the building!! I repeat they have already arrived! . . And oh!! His majesty Fukaku-sama is standing up at the stage!! Kyaaaaaa!! Finally we are going to find out the truth!! . . . Anyway, again people of Japan, Please stop whatever you are doing right now and turn on you televisions!! This is national announcement!! . . . Who is going to be the new mother of our country? Who is the lucky girl? Who will be our new Crowned Princess!? Let's all find out!!"

. . .

The Tokyo big sight is full of people right now, flashes of camera can be seen all over the place. The building is decorated with Chrysanthemum flowers and the Royal seal is everywhere. It looked like the time stopped at the country of Japan as they wait and glued they're eyes on the T.V, everybody is too excited at the moment!!

At the stage, the Royal family members are quietly seating on they're seats. From at the right side of the table, you can see a really happy mother. She is wearing a traditional kimono with a very elegant design in it, she wasn't wearing any make-up so you can really see the red color on her cheeks. She was very excited at the moment because her eldest son is going to engaged by the best and most suitable girl. She hasn't talked to the girl yet since she arrived yesterday, so she was quite worried about her condition as well. On the right side of her mother, on the left side near the Crowned Princess's chair, a handsome young man is seating quite unhappily about the occasion. He is wearing suit which looks like it was made just for him, that anybody who would wear the outfit except him won't look as attractive as he is. He was very handsome today but for some reasons, His Royal highness Prince Sasuke can't smile or be happy. His 'lover' had already explained to him everything, that this arrangement is just a facade, but his thoughts were seeing something else . . well . . you get to picture. On the right side of the Crowned Prince's chair, His Royal Majesty the high Emperor is seating very, very happily at his chair. He reached his cup of tea from the long table and took a sip, he was shacking in excitement. The old man is wearing a traditional Japanese Kimono and even though he is very old, it looked very good in him. A men black went up to the stage and whispered something at His majesty, finally its going to start.

From the right side of his father, Fukaku stood up. He is wearing a similar suit as Sasuke but, it didn't he didn't look as attractive as his son.

Flashes of camera grew as he stood up. Yup! finally its going to start.

. . .

- - -

"Good afternoon everyone, We are terribly sorry about the very late starting of this event. But finally after the long wait, We, the Royal family are happy to present to you the newest addition to our beloved family." Fukaku smiled to the mass of people as he finished his sentence. Though the man is not 'showy', he is still a father. He is very happy about his son. Though he is worrying about something . .

Back stage:

. . .

In the back stage a girl wearing a light pink dress with a silk flower plaid is currently praying the 'Ama namin', it is the Filipino version of 'Our Father'. In the Filipino tradition if you prayed it with a all of your heart , God it will guide you or help you through your problem.

But will God help you if you pray it like this?

"Amanaminsumasalangitkasambahinangngalanmomapasaaminangkaloobanmoditosalupaparanangsalangitbigyannyopokamingamingkakaninsaarawarawat patawarinnyoposaamingmgasala . ."

"What are you doing?" a man with a magnetic voice called. His 'wife' is chanting something that is irritating him since she's too noisy. She stopped, . .

She hissed at him.

"Don't interrupt me!! I'm praying!! I need God right now!!" she shouted as the man stared at him with no emotions or what so ever. He can't blame her, she was dragged here in this situation anyway.

The man walked closer to the red curtains, he peeked outside. He saw a large crowd of people and his father talking to them. He stared e motionlessly at it, his eyes are covering with shades. Was he thinking too? Is he worried about something? Or he is nervous as well?

He clenched the cloth with his hand . .

. . .

A warm hand held it from outside . .

" . . . !"

. . .

. . .

" . . Amen!!" she shouted, she was really nervous. She didn't care if 'he' thinks its foolish . . she just needs saving, somebody to lean on . .

Somebody,

. . .

Hikari looked behind her . .

he wasn't there . .

She looked around . .

. . .

Who will hold her hand and tell her that its okay . .

. . .

" . . . "

He was there, leaning on the curtain. He looked a little helpless and he seems to be tired. She had never seen him like this . .

Somebody was holding his hands . .

" . . . "

She looked away . .

There is nothing for her to do . .

She stared blankly at the dark side of the room. She smiled . . a weak smile . .

. . .

"So without further a do here she is, accompanied by his future husband . . the Crowned Princess of Japan . . "

She let out a big breath and inhaled something new. This is it!! There is no turning back now . .

I can't let anything ruin this . . even my feelings . . I promised! My dad and mom wanted this to happen! I know it will turn out to be good . . somehow . . .

But why do I feel like crying? . . No!! Its not about that!! Its just that . . .

"Hikari . ." her heart started to beat faster. "Let's go . ."

He noticed it, she didn't look at him. He knew that there was something wrong . .

He held her hands . .

He whispered to her . .

"Its alright . . Its going to be okay . ."

She was startled, she started to feel weired again.

Don't act like you care . . It hurts even more . .

A tear dropped in her eyes . . he wiped it away.

She was about to fall . .

But he tightened his grip. It wasn't painful . . No . .

. . .

It was very gentle . .

. . .

Sawaruna . .

Don't touch me . . Don't play with my emotions . . !!

. . .

The curtain opened up and revealed the two of them. Flashes of camera, smiles and cheers welcomed them. Eveybody was very happy.

. . .

She swallowed everything and smiled at the crowd, he too did it. The Royal family stood up in honor, all of them welcomed her. Itachi escorted her into her seat, she waved before sitting. The man was amazing, he did it very naturally. While she on the other hand has a very weak expression. You can really see a fragment of sadness in her eyes. Her emotions are being mixed up, again.

Right now everything is surreal . .

She felt she was in the middle of a nightmare and a dream . .

. . .

"Everybody . . everybody . . please calm down . ." with a command silence engulfed the scene. Being an Emperor is amazing!

"And now I would like to call the crowned Prince, my son Itachi-no-miya to introduce her future wife to all of Japan." A proud father said. Itachi stood up, flashes of Camera flown. Fukaku shook his hand and whispered something into his ear before he proceed to the speaker's table. He looked surprised at the moment but he returned his disposition immediately.

Mikoto, from her seat looked from her left to see her future daughter. She giggled, the girl was very pretty and . .

she noticed it . . .

The girl as having a hard time . .

Sasuke looked at her too, he saw it also . .

"What's wrong?" he asks, he didn't have any insecurities towards her. He knows that she will not let herself fall . .

What is wrong with me . . I don't know what to think anymore . .

Itachi looked at the crowed, there was silence. He opened his mouth to talk . .

"Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for coming here and welcoming my future wife and myself. Today I would like to introduce her to you. The new addition to our family, the future mother of this country . . Mashirou Hikari!"

She snapped out as the camera flashes all over. That's right . .

Today, everything must be perfect.

I must not let myself be conquered by my feelings . .

Everybody's eyes were on her . .

Everybody's talking about her . . .

. . .

Her childhood dream to be a princess, came true . .

But . .

She's not happy . .

End of Chapter 10

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She giggled.

Everybody laughed, she was getting used it. She never knew that this could be fun too.

Them asking questions, she answering them. Press conferences are quite fun . . .

Another reporter stood up from the audience. She smiled at him and Itachi gave him a friendly nod. The reporter blushed at the sight of the beautiful princess.

Hikari was excited to know his question . .

"G-g-good m-morning, y-our highnesses!! . . Um this question will be not just for you but to Sasuke-oujisama too." the reporter nervously said. Sasuke was a little startled by it. Hikari and Itachi were as well.

Something hit her . .

" . . . When we go out there and the press asked you something about me, don't answer back." his tone was serious now, she was still blushing.

"Why?"

"Just don't. Let me answer it, understand?"

Was that it?

What kind of question it is to make him told me about it earlier?

Itachi knew it.

"Excuse for the Royal family but, There is this rumor that is been going around for a long time now and before we think that the reason why the Royal family hasn't been answering the question about the new crowned princess is because of this rumor." The reporter was really nervous right now. Eager faces can be seen from the press. Fukaku, Akihito and Mikoto was getting intrigued, how come that they have no knowledge about this certain rumor?

Sasuke and Hikari share the same expressions right now, what the hell is it!?

"U-um . . um . . Is it true that . . Itachi-oujisama and Sasuke-oojisama has a secret relationship?"

The crowd went wild and The Royal Family was shocked. Traces of disbelief flowed to the faces of the 3 royalties. What's up with that!? Where did that come from? they thought.

The three guilty of suspicion . . are guilty.

What are they going to do now?

Uchihahazel-chan: Guys! guys!! I'm really sorry for the very late update!! Next chapter will be next week, I promise!! I'm sorry if you guys are expecting more but my cold is getting worst!! . . I really think its a flu . . TT

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